“Starbucks, what they make, if you open a bottle and smell it, what did they do to the coffee?” Puck told CultureMap. “They created a taste in the memory for people, which is interesting, so that people really think it’s good coffee.

“But it’s terrible coffee! Like when I fly on United Airlines they say, ‘We proudly serve Starbucks coffee.’ I said they should say, ‘We are embarrassed to serve Starbucks coffee.'”

Former University of Washington soccer star Hope Solo said she had “too much muscle” to win “Dancing with the Stars” and was frustrated by the constant criticism of her physique. During an appearance …

Thousands of runners braved a steady rain and occasionally howling wind to compete in Sunday’s Seattle Marathon. The race drew about 12,000 runners and walkers to the streets of Seattle for the annual …

Seattle is a pretty safe place to have sex, according to SELF magazine.

Chalk that up to getting lots and lots of practice if you want. Whatever the reason, SELF determined Seattle has lower-than-average rates of sexually-transmitted infections and even lower rates of deaths related to cervical cancer.

Parents around the world, including most U.S. dads, still prefer sons. So the folks at Fast Company magazine decided to attack the issue with advertising. In the age of ultrasound, it’s an issue with …

Sure, you know Seattle pretty well. But do you watch where you’re walking? The following photos show a part of the city you might not always notice — what’s under your shoes. Make your best guesses and click through the gallery for answers. …